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Three Important Facts About Firstfruits in the Bible

No longer living in an agrarian society means we can miss important metaphors. “Firstfruits” is one of them. What do firstfruits picture in God’s plan?

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Lessons for Today From the Rebellion of Korah

God acted swiftly to stop a mob trying to seize the authority He had given Moses and Aaron. Here are three lessons for us from the rebellion of Korah.

Is Empathy a Sin?

What does the Bible say about empathy? How is it related to the virtues of sympathy, compassion, kindness and mercy? Can it be twisted to support wrong things?

Should You Try Inductive Bible Study?

Perhaps you feel you’re not getting the most out of Scripture, but you’re not sure what else to do. If so, now might be the time to try inductive Bible study.

Are There Really 613 Laws?

A widely held Jewish tradition maintains there are 613 laws in the Bible. Does God really expect us to learn more than 600 laws?

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